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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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